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Free Level 3 Business Course in Ilford

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Business Course in Ilford. Classes run at Loxford School, full-time over two years.

The course covers business theory and practice in depth. You'll study units spanning marketing, finance, human resources, and business operations. To enrol, you'll need five GCSEs at grades 4 to 9, including English.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business.

Who this course is for

The Extended Diploma is a two year, full-time course. The BTEC Business course is for learners who want to progress to higher education courses in business areas before entering employment. It can also support learners who want to progress directly to employment in job roles in business or business management and Higher Apprenticeships. The course consists of a combination of theoretical and practical units to help students gain an in-depth understanding of the environment around them.

What could this qualification lead to?

The qualification carries UCAS points and is recognised by higher education providers as contributing to meeting admission requirements for many courses if taken alongside other qualifications as part of a two year programme of learning. It will support entry to many higher education courses, depending on the other qualifications learners have taken. Learners should always check the entry requirements for degree programmes at specific higher education providers. The qualification can also support progression to employment directly, or via an Apprenticeship.

How does the qualification provide employability skills?

In the BTEC National units there are opportunities during the teaching and learning phase to give learners practice in developing employability skills. Where employability skills are referred to in this specification, we are generally referring to skills in the following three main categories:

  • Cognitive and problem-solving skills: use critical thinking, approach non-routine problems applying expert and creative solutions, use systems and technology
  • Intrapersonal skills: communicating, working collaboratively, negotiating and influencing, self-presentation
  • Interpersonal skills: self-management, adaptability and resilience, self-monitoring and development.

Entry requirements

To study any Level Three BTEC National Extended Diploma (equivalent of 3 A levels), you must have achieved 5 x 9-4 grades at GCSE, including English.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are organised and managed.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach customers.
  • You'll learn how finance works within a business, including budgeting and financial planning.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations manage people.
  • You'll analyse business environments, including economic and legal factors.
  • You'll develop skills in research, data analysis, and business decision-making.
  • You'll complete a mix of theoretical and practical units across the two years.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons combining theory and practical tasks. Assessment is through a mix of coursework assignments and externally set exams, depending on the unit. Some units are assessed internally by your teachers, while others are set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Loxford School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator, supports the day-to-day running of an organisation.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver marketing campaigns.
  • HR assistant, supports recruitment, records, and staff processes.
  • Finance assistant, handles invoices, expenses, and financial records.
  • Sales coordinator, manages orders and customer accounts.
  • Office manager, oversees admin operations for a team or business.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Business, Management, or Marketing at university, the most common next step after this BTEC.
  • A Higher Apprenticeship in Business or Management, combining work and study at Level 4 or above.
  • A Level 4 or Level 5 professional qualification such as a CIPD or CMI award, for those moving into HR or management roles.
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